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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
3
An excerpt discusses Great Britain, Italy, and the United States in relation to the Pact of London and Fourteen Points. It notes the U S is not a party to the pact, yet the bond among Britain, Italy, and the U S remains influential in peacemaking discussions. The article cites North American Review's War Weekly.
A poetic fragment describes Old Winter wooing Mina in a snowy scene ending with her as a royal bride. A revised edition of Deming's Vermont Officers and Gazetteer is issued under Secretary of State guidance with John M. Comstock credited for editorial supervision. It lists state and county officers, U S collectors, town representatives, births and deaths where known, hailed as a valuable historical addition.
A fragment reflects on hope for faster newspaper reporting under pressure to publish casualties. It invokes the Rutland Herald line about a “dilatory warseaf apartment” and a wish to ‘throw in’ the casualty heading. The text mentions France and a peace conference, implying broader wartime concerns.
A critique of how returning troops are received in New York contrasts with smooth handling of other ship arrivals. The piece treats the spectacle as a national concern, warns of personal exploitation, and calls for federal oversight by Army and Navy officials and citizen committees. It notes potential 1920 political issues and mentions broom corn shortages and yucca substitutions for broom and medical uses.
Vermont records show four towns Glastonbury Kirby Baltimore and Flecher failed to register a man in the war. The Vermont Poultry Association sets a winter show for January 21 22 and 23 at the Barre Opera House after council donation. Barre granite figure Alexander Gordon longtime city school commissioner died at home after near year illness. Born 1866 Methlie Aberdeenshire Scotland he came to Barre in 1885 leaving a wife a son and five daughters.
Concord Flore Beard of St Johnsbury visits her mother Mrs Jennie Beard. Carl Kelso of Camp Devens spends Christmas with Mrs Kelso. Harold Rutledge returns from Devens on furlough. Felix McQueen hospitalized at Camp Devens with influenza. Mrs George Palmer and Madeline visit her parents in St Johnsbury. Various local residents and families are noted visiting relatives, hospital stays, and Red Cross meeting.
Newport sifts through church events civil notices and local movements. Grace Morrow returns from Salem while Miss Ferrit Mowry and Miss Laurx Tenney miss work due to illness. Clarence Kelsey faces court after Orleans murder case as Harold Rann visits from Springfield. church services and civic meetings fill the week with a farewell sermon for Rev Pomfrey and a W R club installation planned.
Brooklyn guest Miss Lillian Newell attends a dance at Green Mountains Hall. Hyde Park visitors Mr and Mrs Archie Massey join relatives in Barnet and East Burke households. Local folks and returning residents share Christmas visits with Chaffee, Mayhew, Paddleford, Williams, and Goss families across Vermont communities.
A 19th century note shows two ash sifters built to improve coal recovery and reduce dust. The first uses a mesh screen over a box to collect reclaimed coal while ashes pass through. The second, simpler sifter, uses four boards and a broomstick, but creates more dust.
Public notice urges homeowners to weather strip doors and windows to cut heat loss and conserve coal. Emphasizes sealing loose gaps, protecting north facing openings, and using double windows where feasible. Advises choosing wood heat if anthracite supplies are scarce and recommends acting in spare time to prepare for winter.
Corlograms advise turning off heat when a window is opened overnight to conserve anthracite. They urge cleaning furnaces, ranges, and flues to save fuel, noting soot serves as a better insulator than asbestos.
The United States Fuel Administration estimates coal production near 1,000,000 tons with over half a million spared from anticipated output. The reduction is linked to influenza effects and the signing of a large agreement, prompting calls for every household to secure available anthracite.
A discussion on using window shades to reduce heat loss in cold rooms. It explains that shades block drafts and minimize convective heat loss, while ensuring the glass still allows some radiant heat to pass. The piece stresses that shades should rest against the casement to limit air movement without sealing tightly.
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